Find out how popular the last name Lugaro is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Lugaro.

Lugaro, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Lugaro surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Lugaro in America

Lugaro is the 120901st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Lugaro surname appeared 143 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Lugaro.

The history of the last name Lugaro

The surname Lugaro is of Italian origin, originating in the northern regions of the country during the medieval period. It is believed to be derived from the Latin word "lugarum," which means "place" or "dwelling," suggesting that the name may have been given to someone who lived in a specific location or settlement.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Lugaro can be found in the archives of the Republic of Venice, dating back to the 13th century. A document from 1287 mentions a certain "Petrus Lugaro," who was a merchant engaged in trade with the Levant region.

During the Renaissance period, the Lugaro family gained prominence in the city of Verona, where they were involved in various professional and artistic endeavors. A notable figure from this era was Giovanni Lugaro (1539-1612), a renowned painter whose works can still be found in churches and galleries throughout the Veneto region.

In the 18th century, the name Lugaro was associated with the town of Lugano, located in the Italian-speaking region of Switzerland. It is possible that some individuals bearing this surname may have originated from this area, as the town's name shares a similar root with the Italian word "lugarum."

One of the most famous individuals with the surname Lugaro was Ernesto Lugaro (1870-1940), an Italian-Spanish neuroanatomist and neuropathologist. He made significant contributions to the study of the structure and function of the cerebral cortex and is particularly known for his work on the classification and description of various types of neuronal cells, including the "Lugaro cells" named after him.

Another notable figure was Carlo Lugaro (1905-1976), an Italian film director and screenwriter who worked extensively in the neorealist and comedy genres. Some of his most well-known films include "Gioventù perduta" (1947) and "Anni facili" (1953).

The Lugaro surname has also been associated with literary figures, such as the Italian writer and journalist Gian Battista Lugaro (1897-1958), who was known for his critical essays and contributions to various newspapers and magazines.

Over the centuries, the surname Lugaro has undergone various spelling variations, including Lugari, Lugaresi, and Lugarini, reflecting the regional differences and linguistic evolutions within Italy and the Italian diaspora.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Lugaro

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Lugaro.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Lugaro was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Lugaro was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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